Talbot House Children's Charity
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hexham Road Walbottle Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE15 8HW |
| Phone | 07711405732 |
| Reference Number | 133779 |
Talbot House Children's Charity has demonstrated improvement since its previous inspection, now achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school provides a rich curriculum tailored to the individual needs of its pupils, all of whom have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Leaders are ambitious and promote a positive learning environment where pupils can develop both academically and personally. Notably, the school excels in preparing pupils for adulthood through various qualifications and enrichment opportunities, focusing on personal development and well-being.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 68 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 76.47%
Girls: 23.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.2% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 10 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 11 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.4% |
| African | 10.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 May 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders are ambitious for pupils and support them well.
- The school offers a broad and well-sequenced curriculum that meets the needs of pupils with SEND.
- Pupils develop positive attitudes towards reading.
- Personal development is a notable strength, supported by a robust PSHE curriculum.
- Most pupils behave well and learning environments are calm and orderly.
- Leaders are supportive of staff, promoting their well-being and development.
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly, limiting their learning.
- Lack of clarity in responsibility for the curriculum in some learning zones.
- Ineffective tracking of pupil behaviour and attendance prevents swift intervention.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 17.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 25% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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